I’ve been thinking about something Bob Kelleher said during the SilkRoad Connections Conference. He was talking about sustainable companies. Not sustainable in the sense of …
Leadership and Management
Operating in Silos – Friday Distraction
If you’ve heard the term “operating in silos” before, then you know it’s not considered to be a good thing. The metaphor refers to people …
Leadership Means Saying You’re Sorry – Friday Distraction
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos, the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. Did …
Debriefs: An Essential Skill for Teams
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Eduardo Salas talk about team development. During his session, he made a statement that debriefs …
IQ is the Best Predictor of Leadership Potential
I’ve heard countless conversations about the importance of emotional intelligence (EI, also known as emotional intelligence quotient or EQ) and leadership. The school of thought …
Getting Things Done On a Limited Budget
For many companies, it’s budget time. Having a small (or non-existent) budget does not absolve us from getting stuff done. It’s time to look at …
Countdown To the Affordable Care Act (#ACA) – Friday Distraction
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos, the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. Kronos …